But in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, like it or not, the teams will be sharing space: as tweeted by Nathan Plitzuweit, a Green Bay man who works for former Packer LeRoy Butler, in Brett Favre’s locker at the Hall hangs not just a white Packers jersey, but also his white No. 4 Vikings jersey.
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The Colts announced via their head coach that Andrew Luck and company will play and although Chuck Pagano did not say how many snaps or series they would be in for, just by virtue of that statement it’s likely to be more than the Packers play their starters. They will talk about their playing days and sign autographs. Favre’s induction into the Hall of Fame will not include a reminder of the one ill-fated season he spent with the New York Jets.
Such a reduction would also lessen the number of opportunities for serious or even season-ending injuries. “We’ve got five preseason games”. Additionally, I shall begin to preview the upcoming regular season with respect to how the National Football League traditionally plays out on an overall basis, looking toward season win totals and profiles for teams that make the Playoffs.
Rodgers said that he’s excited for that experience, but he isn’t especially happy to be a part of the Hall of Fame Game. It is always risky to play preseason games, which really are nothing more than exhibitions or scrimmages played in front of thousands of fans.
The NFL knows that and has no intention of doing away with the Hall of Fame Game. More on this topic next week. Rodgers has been outspoken with his disdain of preseason games. So, as a player, this is one of the highest honors to get that jacket on.
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At the same time, there are some very sharp professionals who do very well during the preseason.
